Posts tagged wildfire risk
A Long Time Coming: Forest Service Begins Update of the Northwest Forest Plan
A Long Time Coming: Forest Service Begins Update of the Northwest Forest Plan

The Northwest Forest Plan is the largest, truly science-based forest and ecosystem management plan in the country, affecting 19 million acres of public lands across western Washington, Oregon, and northern California, and it’s getting an update. Learn more here.

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Backyard Forests, Campaign, Climate, Forests, Old-Growth, WildlandsKlamath Siskiyouclimate program, Climate, Northwest Forest Plan, NWFP, northwest forest plan, 1994 northwest forest plan, forests, Forests, public land, Public lands, public forests, land management, forest management, usfs, united states forest service, US Forest Service, old growth, old-growth, old-growth forest, wildfire severity, wildfire risk, wildfire, top, top story
Community Resources: 2023 Fire Relief and Response
Community Resources: 2023 Fire Relief and Response

As numerous fires continue to sweep through northern California, resources are being compiled to issue aid to aid our community members, provide up-to-date information on evacuations and road closures, and supply smoke and fire updates.

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FireHaleigh Martinforest fire, firefighters, wildfire, wildfire risk, wildfire severity, community, emergency, california, mckinney fire, siskiyou county, air quality, evacuation, smoke, living with smoke, top story
Finding Relief From Wildfire Smoke
Finding Relief From Wildfire Smoke

Wildfires are producing intense smoke this summer that can pose serious health risks. Please protect yourself and those you care for from excessive smoke, especially those that have sensitive respiratory systems. Read our blog post if you want to learn more about smoke resources.

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Backyard Forests, Climate, Fire, Public Lands, WildlandsKlamath Siskiyouforest fire, wildfire severity, wildfire risk, wildfire, fire pollution, fire, smoke, living with smoke, Climate Change, climate program
Wildfire in the Oregon Legislative Session
Wildfire in the Oregon Legislative Session

The Oregon legislature kicked off its 2023 legislative session in early January and wildfire is definitely on policy makers' minds. Revising the controversial statewide wildfire risk map released last year is a top priority. KS Wild is tracking several other wildfire bills in the session and is advocating for policy that protects both our communities and our forests.

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Backyard Forests, Campaign, Climate, FireKlamath Siskiyoulegislation, oregon legislature, wildfire severity, wildfire risk, wildfire, wildfire policy, Climate, climate program, defensible space, odf, senate
‘Tis the Season for Prescribed Fire
‘Tis the Season for Prescribed Fire

Living in a fire prone area can be scary. We have witnessed destructive wildfires that have left our communities changed forever. The good news is there are actions we can take to prepare our communities for it. Read our blog to learn about the ways prescribed fire can help prevent detrimental wildfire.

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Applegate, Backyard Forests, Campaign, Climate, Fire, Public LandsHaleigh Martinforest fire, wildfire severity, wildfire risk, wildfire, wildfire policy, Climate Change, climate program, Climate Policy, climate smart, Climate, climate policy, forest and fire toolkit, forest management
2022 Fire Season in Review
2022 Fire Season in Review

We have recapped the 2022 wildfire’s in the Klamath-Siskiyou region. Please see the bottom of this blog for ways in which you can contribute to the relief efforts for those people and communities most impacted.

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Climate, Fire, Forests, Public LandsHaleigh Martinwildfire severity, wildfire risk, wildfire, mckinney fire, mill fire, rum creek fire, community, forest and fire toolkit, california, yeti fire, klamath river, klamath national forest, US Forest Service, usfs, fire severity, rogue river, Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest, rainie falls
Community Resources: Fire Relief and Response
Community Resources: Fire Relief and Response

As the McKinney Fire continues to sweep through northern California, resources are being compiled to issue aid to aid our community members, provide up-to-date information on evacuations and road closures, and supply smoke and fire updates.

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FireHaleigh Martinforest fire, firefighters, wildfire, wildfire risk, wildfire severity, community, emergency, california, mckinney fire, siskiyou county, air quality, evacuation, smoke, living with smoke, top story
Lost Antelope Timber Sale: Increasing Fire Hazard in the Wildland Urban Interface
Lost Antelope Timber Sale: Increasing Fire Hazard in the Wildland Urban Interface

KS Wild and our allies recently challenged the BLM’s (now withdrawn) Lost Antelope timber sale. This timber sale would have contributed to increased fire hazard near or within the WUI through regeneration harvest in an area where many untreated slash piles remain from a previous timber sale.

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Campaign, Fire, Forests, WildlandsHaleigh Martinwildfire risk, Timber, timber sale, trees, old-growth forest, salvage logging, logging
Forest Service 10-year Wildfire Strategy
Forest Service 10-year Wildfire Strategy

The US Forest Service recently announced a 10-year, multibillion-dollar plan to reduce wildfire risk on up to 50 million acres that border vulnerable communities throughout the country. Read KS Wild’s summary of the plan and how it will impact our work and our region.

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Backyard Forests, Climate, Fire, Forests, Public LandsKlamath SiskiyouUS Forest Service, wildfire, wildfire policy, wildfire severity, wildfire risk, prescribed fire, fire suppression, forest fire, forest management